West Ham announce Kyle Walker-Peters signing from Southampton

West Ham United introduced the signing of the again, Kyle Walker, in a 3 -year deal after his departure from Southampton.

The 28 -year -old, who collected almost 150 video games within the Premier League and has senior senior in England, joins the hammers in a free switch after his contract expired in St. Mary.

The individuals had been about to hitch Shabeid Oli Gunnar Solkir, however the Turkish membership mentioned on Thursday now not after delaying the participant after his medical curiosity from West Ham.

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“I’m very excited,” mentioned Walker-Peters about transferring to London Stadium.

“It appears to be like prefer it was coming lengthy ago-I used to be linked to the transfer to the membership within the past-and I’m solely completely satisfied to be right here now.

“I spoke to [manager] Graham Potter was a big a part of me making the choice. I at all times favored his model as a coach, and I believe he’ll swimsuit me properly.

“He talked concerning the household’s feeling within the membership, and that is what I’m.

“I wish to play closely, give all the pieces I’ve in each sport, and I wish to attempt to obtain particular issues right here. Each group desires to win the prizes Westham and is accused of this ambition. From speaking to Graham, he desires to create one thing particular, and I hope to be a part of that.”

Potter additionally expressed his happiness at the opportunity of working with the pedestrians, admitting that he was admiring the again for a while.

“We’re actually completely satisfied as a result of Kyle agreed to hitch us,” Potter mentioned. “He’s a participant I’ve at all times considered and influenced him at any time when he confronted one in every of my band.

“He actually has good proportions, and he’s knowledgeable, the perfect established himself as a Premier League participant and nonetheless has his greatest years towards him.

“It’ll deliver excessive -quality competitors to the group, character and good character to the dressing room. I’m actually seeking to work with Kyle, and I believe will probably be an ideal addition to the soccer membership.”

Walker-Peters began his profession in Tottenham earlier than transferring to Southhampton on mortgage in January 2020 earlier than making Swap completely in that summer season.

He participated in 202 video games with the saints, who fell from the Premier League after carrying harsh time within the higher flight final season.